If you’ve been waiting patiently for Yacht Club Games‘ next retro experience, then your prayers have been answered. That’s right, the Shovel Knight developer has announced its next action-adventure game, dubbed Mina The Hollower, and it’s shaping up to be another bounty of nostalgic 8-bit goodness.
Accompanying the recent announcement is a brand new trailer showcasing the old-school, pixel-art caper in action. Go ahead and check out the new footage down below:
Story-wise, Mina The Hollower follows the exploits of the eponymous whip-wielding mouse as she embarks on a quest to save the world of Tenebrous Isle from betrayal and disaster. While there’s currently no concrete release date, the title is in the works for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.
Much like its Shovel Knight debut, the LA-based studio has opted to bring Mina The Hollower to Kickstarter in a bid to help raise funding for the project. If you’re interested in backing the Kickstarter campaign, you can do so by clicking through here.
For more information about Mina The Hollower, here’s a general overview courtesy of Yacht Club games:
Mina the Hollower is a bone-chilling action adventure featuring classic gameplay and an 8-bit aesthetic in the style of Game Boy Color, refined for the modern era. Smooth 60fps action combat, a world full of mystery and horror, and top-down adventuring combine in a mix that may remind you of classic titles like Castlevania, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, or even Bloodborne. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
You won’t want to miss this harrowing, yet heartwarming tale!
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